Gentlemen.
Capt Charles Wells of the Pilot Boat Chatham has applied to me to be excused from taking onboard the Flour which he had engagd to take in on Accot of the Province, as the Gentlemen who are Concerned in the Adventure, are afraid it might subject the Vessell to a Seizure, in case a Tender shoud happen to meet her, either here, or going into Statia. The Flour is Purchased by us, & has been ever since you were here, and we have been waiting every day for his order to send it down. We cannot undertake to grant the Indulgence without your directions, And he now waits on you for that purpose.
If you can allow us to load the Sloop I mentioned, this Flour may be a part of her Cargo, in case you permit Capt Wells to leave it out. And I shall be glad to have your Answer by him. I am most Respectfully [&c.]